| Witnessing for Sociology: Sociologists in Court Contributor(s): Jenkins, Pamela (Author), Kroll-Smith, J. S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275948528 ISBN-13: 9780275948528 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 1996 Annotation: The American court system is making increasing use of sociologists as expert witnesses. From toxic torts to religious cults and brainwashing, sociological knowledge is becoming increasingly more commonplace in the legal arena. This edited volume is a collection of the experiences of sociologists who have appeared as expert witnesses in a variety of court cases. Many of the cases covered in this book revolve around central issues of murder, self-defense, religious cults, battered women, child pornography, environmentalism, and homelessness. This volume is unique in its breadth of topics and contributions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Civil Procedure - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 347.307 |
| LCCN: 95045421 |
| Lexile Measure: 1430 |
| Series: Greenwood PR.Literature in Context |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.27 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The American court system is making increasing use of sociologists as expert witnesses. From toxic torts to religious cults and brainwashing, sociological knowledge is becoming increasingly more commonplace in the legal arena. This edited volume is a collection of the experiences of sociologists who have appeared as expert witnesses in a variety of court cases. Many of the cases covered in this book revolve around central issues of murder, self-defense, religious cults, battered women, child pornography, environmentalism, and homelessness. This volume is unique in its breadth of topics and contributions. |